The Guide to James Joyce's Ulysses

Patrick Hastings

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Johns Hopkins University Press
01 February 2022

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literature: history & criticism; Literary theory

"From the creator of UlyssesGuide.com, this essential guide to James Joyce's masterpiece weaves together plot summaries, interpretive analyses, scholarly perspectives, and historical and biographical context to create an easy-to-read, entertaining, and thorough review of Ulysses.

In The Guide to James Joyce's 'Ulysses,' Patrick Hastings provides comprehensive support to readers of Joyce's magnum opus by illuminating crucial details and reveling in the mischievous genius of this unparalleled novel. Written in a voice that offers encouragement and good humor, this guidebook maintains a closeness to the original text and supports the first-time reader of Ulysses with the information needed to successfully finish and appreciate the novel. Deftly weaving together spirited plot summaries, helpful interpretive analyses, scholarly criticism, and explanations of historical and biographical context, Hastings makes Joyce's famously intimidating novel—one that challenges the conventions and limits of language—more accessible and enjoyable than ever before. He unpacks each chapter of Ulysses with episode guides, which offer pointed and readable explanations of what occurs in the text. He also deals adroitly with many of the puzzles Joyce hoped would ""keep the professors busy for centuries.""

Full of practical resources—including maps, explanations of the old British system of money, photos of places and things mentioned in the text, annotated bibliographies, and a detailed chronology of Bloomsday (June 16, 1904—the single day on which Ulysses is set)—this is an invaluable first resource about a work of art that celebrates the strength of spirit required to endure the trials of everyday existence. The Guide to James Joyce's 'Ulysses' is perfect for anyone undertaking a reading of Joyce's novel, whether as a student, a member of a reading group, or a lover of literature finally crossing this novel off the bucket list."

By: Patrick Hastings
Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781421443492
ISBN 10: 142144349X
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 01 February 2022
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Preface Abbreviations Introduction Episode Guides Chapter 1. ""Telemachus"" Guide Chapter 2. ""Nestor"" Guide Chapter 3. ""Proteus"" Guide Chapter 4. ""Calypso"" Guide Chapter 5. ""Lotus-Eaters"" Guide Chapter 6. ""Hades"" Guide Chapter 7. ""Aeolus"" Guide Chapter 8. ""Lestrygonians"" Guide Chapter 9. ""Scylla and Charybdis"" Guide Chapter 10. ""Wandering Rocks"" Guide Chapter 11. ""Sirens"" Guide Chapter 12. ""Cyclops"" Guide Chapter 13. ""Nausicaa"" Guide Chapter 14. ""Oxen of the Sun"" Guide Chapter 15. ""Circe"" Guide Chapter 16. ""Eumaeus"" Guide Chapter 17. ""Ithaca"" Guide Chapter 18. ""Penelope"" Guide Acknowledgments Appendixes A. A Chronology of Stephen's Day B. A Chronology of Bloom's Day C. Money in Ulysses D. Ulysses Schema Notes Selected and Annotated Bibliography Index"

Patrick Hastings is the chair of the English department at Gilman School. He is the creator of UlyssesGuide.com.

Reviews for The Guide to James Joyce's Ulysses

Written with warmth, affection, clarity and insight, [The Guide to James Joyce's Ulysses ] is full of observations and witty asides that remind readers that Ulysses - whatever else it may be - is a comic novel. Hastings's book is thoroughly useable, and many first-time Joyceans will find it indispensable as they embark on the lifelong adventure that is reading Ulysses.